AFL atrial flutter AH arterial hypertension ANS autonomic nervous system APD action
potential duration ARREST-AF Aggressive Risk Factor Reduction Study for Atrial Fibrillation …

Surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) can be performed without additional risk of
operative mortality or major morbidity, and is recommended at the time of concomitant mitral …

Pacemaker treatment for bradyarrhythmia was first approved for national health insurance
coverage in Japan in 1974, and its use rapidly became widespread thereafter …

Expert consensus guidelines: Examining surgical ablation for atrial fibrillation - The Journal
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Abstract Objective The Cox maze IV procedure (CMPIV) has been established as the gold
standard for surgical ablation; however, late outcomes using current consensus definitions …

Background People with atrial fibrillation (AF) often undergo cardiac surgery for other
underlying reasons and are frequently offered concomitant AF surgery to reduce the …

ABSTRACT The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2023 clinical practice guidelines for the
surgical management of atrial fibrillation incorporate the most recent evidence for surgical …

Background Rhythm control is challenging in patients with extended atrial fibrillation (AF)
duration and persistent/long-standing persistent AF. Among surgical approaches to treat AF …

Aims Thoracoscopic surgical ablation has evolved into a successful strategy for symptomatic
atrial fibrillation (AF) refractory to other therapy. More widespread referral is limited by the …

Vagal atrial fibrillation (AF) remains an under-recognised entity, affecting younger patients
often with structurally normal hearts. Although there remains no universal definition or …